100 Black Men of Seattle, Inc. with Women Presidents’ Organization Honor Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs Leading Successful Businesses
Seattle, WA (October 25, 2018) – Sheryl J. Willert, Member, Williams Kastner is proud to announce she is among the recipients of the 2018 Women of Color Achievement Awards, selected in partnership by 100 Black Men of Seattle, Inc. and the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO). A total of eleven women representing a variety of industries...
WASHINGTON FEDERAL COURT FINDS THAT SEXUAL ABUSE CLAIM NOT COVERED EVEN WHEN “NEGLIGENCE” CLAIM WAS ALLEGED
Quarterly Newsletter Fall 2018 In the wake of the clergy abuse scandals and the “me too” movement, Washington has seen an uptick in sexual abuse claims. These claims raise coverage issues if the policy provides “occurrence” coverage and/or contains intentional act and/or sexual abuse exclusions. Recently, a Washington federal district court judge weighed on this...
IN ISSUE OF FIRST IMPRESSION, WASHINGTON COURT HOLDS THAT ACTIONS OF PUBLIC ADJUSTER ARE IMPUTED TO INSURED
Quarterly Newsletter Fall 2018 A public adjuster (“PA”) is a person who investigates or reports insurance claims and acts on behalf of the insured during the claim process. Similar to many states, a PA must be licensed in Washington. When acting on behalf of the insured, a PA may make representations to the insurer that...
OREGON COURT HOLDS THAT INSURED MUST ATTEND EUO AS CONDITION PRECEDENT TO COVERAGE DESPITE OREGON STATUTE REQUIRING PROMPT PAYMENT OF PIP BENEFITS
Quarterly Newsletter Fall 2018 The majority of automobile insurance policies contain a clause providing that the insurer may require the insured to submit to an examination under oath (“EUO”) to assist with the insurer’s investigation of the claim. Many policies include the EUO provision in the conditions section of the policy and expressly make the...
October 30, 2018 @ 8:00 AM
2018 Williams Kastner Labor and Employment Fall Seminar
Washington Athletic ClubPlease join the Labor & Employment Practice Group at Williams Kastner for a look at the newest issues in federal, state and local labor and employment laws. This seminar is focused on areas of interest to owners and managers of businesses and their corporate counsel. RSVP: Call 206.233.2932. To request disability accommodation, please contact us in advance of...
WILLIAMS KASTNER WELCOMES BRIDGET T. SCHUSTER TO THE SEATTLE OFFICE
Williams Kastner is pleased to announce the addition of Bridget T. Schuster to the Seattle office. Ms. Schuster will join the firm as an Of Counsel. Her practice focuses on environmental law and related litigation. Ms. Schuster also has experience in insurance coverage and general business litigation, with particular strength in and enthusiasm for persuasive legal writing....
March 31, 2020 @ 10:30 AM
Insurance Webinar: Coverage Issues in Claims Related to COVID-19
Tuesday, March 31st 10:30-11:30 am (PDT) Register Now Join partner Eliot Harris and associate Miles Stewart from Williams Kastner to discuss potential coverage issues arising from COVID-19. We are already seeing insurance claims for lost earnings, business interruption, and lost profits caused by COVID-19, as well as liability claims for companies’ response to the outbreak....
Williams Kastner Honored with 2018 Bridge to Healing Award
September 12, 2018 ─ Williams Kastner will be honored with the 2018 Bridge to Healing Award at the Safe Crossings Foundation’s (SCF) annual luncheon on October 18, 2018 at the Seattle Sheraton. This award recognizes Williams Kastner’s influential role in helping thousands of grieving youth through funding special weekend grief camps, art therapy, suicide specific...
Williams Kastner Member Rodney L. Umberger Selected to USLAW NETWORK’s Executive Committee
During the recent fall USLAW NETWORK Membership Meeting, the 2018-19 USLAW NETWORK Board of Directors was elected. As part of the election, Williams Kastner member, Rodney L. Umberger was selected to join the Executive Committee. USLAW NETWORK, Inc. is an international organization composed of more than 60 independent, full practice firms with roots in civil...
Nine Williams Kastner Attorneys Named to 2019 Best Lawyers in America©
Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that 9 attorneys have been named to the 2019 Best Lawyers in America© . Receiving recognition are: Gary L. Blacklidge Stanberry Foster, Jr. Ward Greene; P. Arley Harrel Douglas A. Hofmann Heidi L. Mandt Charles R. Markley Jerome L. Rubin Sheryl J. Willert
Williams Kastner Member Appointed to Superior Court Bench
The firm congratulates Williams Kastner Member, Marshall Ferguson, on his appointment by Governor Inslee to the King County Superior Court. Marshall replaces Judge Helen Halpert who retired last month. Williams Kastner is proud of Marshall’s achievement and values his contributions to the firm for over the years. We wish him the best in his new...
Fifteen Williams Kastner Attorneys Named to 2018 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Lists
SEATTLE, WA (June 20, 2018) — Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that 15 attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2018. Receiving recognition are: Super Lawyers Seattle Daniel Brown, Member Arley Harrel, Member Jessie Harris, Managing Director Douglas Hofmann, Member Jerome Rubin, Of Counsel Rodney Umberger, Member Sheryl Willert, Member...